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HAL M. BUNDRICK, CFP |nerdwallet.com April 4, 2017 Mortgage Rates, Mortgages You can trust that we maintain strict editorial integrity in our writing and assessments; however, we receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners and get approved. Here’s how we make money. Mortgage rates moved … Continue reading →

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RISMEDIA, Wednesday, December 03, 2014 The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow(R) Mortgages is currently 3.76 percent, down one basis point from this time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage hovered around 3.75 percent last week before settling at the current rate. “Rates continued to slide last week, and are … Continue reading →

By Keith Loria | RISMEDIA, Sunday, February 23, 2014 In January, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new qualified mortgage rule went into effect with a goal of helping borrowers understand the true costs of the mortgage they apply for. Also referred to as the ability-to-repay rule, it functions as a way … Continue reading →

RISMEDIA, Thursday, February 20, 2014 Freddie Mac recently released its U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook for February showing that despite the Federal Reserve’s taper activity, long term rates have eased over the past month, providing a chance for some borrowers who are holding older mortgages an opportunity to refinance. … Continue reading →

RISMEDIA, Saturday, January 18, 2014— The 30-year fixed mortgage rate on Zillow(R) Mortgage Marketplace is currently 4.23 percent, down 16 basis points from 4.39 percent at this time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovered near 4.39 percent for the majority of the week before plummeting to 4.29 percent … Continue reading →

By Marilyn Kalfus | RISMEDIA, Thursday, December 05, 2013— (MCT) Some shoppers planning to buy a new home in 2014 will get more scrutiny — and likely less money. Here’s why: A new set of rules for getting a mortgage kicks in. Interest rates are expected to rise. And loan amounts … Continue reading →

RISMEDIA, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Freddie Mac recently released the results of its third quarter 2013 quarterly refinance analysis, showing that borrowers are continuing to take advantage of near record low mortgage rates to lower their monthly payments, shorten their loan terms and overwhelmingly choosing the safety of long-term fixed-rate … Continue reading →